Challenges in the Medical Consultation

Thursday 26th June 2025. 14:00- 17:30

Medically unexplained symptoms and the problems of doctor-patient bias, 'persona', 'gaslighting', and acknowledging diagnostic doubt

A joint meeting between the Guild of health writers(GHW) and the Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases charity (FPOD, CC registration 1202442)

Keynote Speakers

Dr Adrian Tookman

Chair, FPOD, London

Dr Minha Rajput-Ray

Curaidh Clinic, Dundee

Prof Chris Burton

GP & Researcher, University of Sheffield

Jo Waters

GHW, Freelance Health Journalist

Lyndon Gee

GHW Chair, Health Journalist

Christianne Forrest

Patient Advocate, Swansea

Katia Chrysostomou

Patient Advocate, London

Steven Walker

FPOD, London

Dr Miranda Kronfli

University College London

Chantel Patel

University of Swansea

Programme
13:30- Sandwich Lunch

Part 1: 14:00- 15:30 Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS)

Dr Adrian Tookman- The problem of MUS
Dr Minha Rajput- Ray- A patient's view
Prof Chris Burton- A researcher's view
Jo Waters/ Lyndon Gee- The journalist's view

15:30- 16:00 Tea & Scones

Part 2: 16:00- 17:30 The problems of Doctor- Patient Bias, Persona, Gaslighting and Acknowledging Diagnostic Doubt

Dr Adrian Tookman- Why do consultations sometimes not go well
Christianne Forrest/ Katia Chrysostomou- Some patient experiences
Dr Steven Walker- 'Gaslighting': What does the literature say?
Dr Miranda Kronfli- What can be done- the educationalist's view?
Chantal Patel- Ethical aspects in the consultation
Jo Waters/ Lyndon Gee- The journalist's view

26th June, 2025

14:00- 17:30

Venue: The Vestry House, St Giles-in-the-fields, London, WC2H 8LG

(Tottenham Court Road Underground Station)

Prices/ Tickets: £10 for GHW/ FPOD members and £20 for non-members

Thursday 26th June 2025. 14:00- 17:30